HWANGE Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) has injected US$8 million into the resuscitation of its coke oven battery, which has been dormant for over a decade.
The move is expected to boost monthly coke production to over 18 000 tonnes, a significant milestone for the coal mining giant.
HCCL managing director, William Gambiza, said preparations for restarting the plant were at an advanced stage.
“We decided to go on this critical project as an important step in reviving the company’s fortunes. Our battery is now ready for warming up this June. We invested US$8,1 million in this project,” said Gambiza.
Richard Moyo, Matabeleland North Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister, praised the turnaround strategy and its positive ripple effects on both economic performance and worker welfare.
“We are grateful for government’s decision to place HCCL under administration. We see the results of the company’s resurgence. The government is also getting its dividend and we are proud of the work being done by management,” Moyo said.
This latest development comes as global and local demand for coking coal continues to rise, positioning HCCL for reclamation of its strategic role in Zimbabwe’s energy and industrial sectors.
The coke oven battery is a crucial part of the company’s infrastructure and its revival signals renewed momentum in Hwange’s long-term turnaround strategy.
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In addition, the revived coke production will support several downstream companies involved in coke making, many of which rely heavily on HCCL as a primary supplier.
